Can an employer deny an employee's request to take FMLA leave?

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Can I take FMLA leave for an employee's death or for bereavement?
Can I take FMLA leave for a family member's illness?
Can I take FMLA leave for my own medical appointment?
Does my employer have to provide me with a guarantee that I will get the same or equivalent job after my FMLA leave?
Can I take FMLA leave to care for a family member if the family member is not the employee's parent, spouse, or child?
Which employers are covered by the FMLA?
What are the penalties for employers who deny or interfere with FMLA rights?
Does my employer have to keep my job open while I'm on FMLA leave?
Does the FMLA require employers to continue to make benefits available to employees on FMLA leave?
If I am already out on FMLA leave, can I take additional FMLA leave?

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